by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I’m not complaining. I am blessed...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 12, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View
Excerpt from “Quench” 2015 (page 24) These are the two topics my father warned me never to discuss at a cocktail party or on Facebook. Of course, my dad died before social media took over as the agglutinate of politics and religion. Blithely ignoring his...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Graduating Sisters In yet another Christmas 2014 portrait, this one celebrates the graduation of Hannah (from college) and Lillian (from high school). This is a wonderful time to have an oil portrait. This rite of passage portrait celebrates the graduation of two...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I wanted to capture the energy and playfulness of these energetic children and the fun of being on the beach. I enjoy the juxtaposition of formality against the relaxed casualness of informal poses in a natural setting. The glimmer of late summer sunlight shimmers...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 18, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Among the many portrait commissions I’m finishing in time for Christmas is this little gem. “Dodo” was created from a photograph taken in the 1930s. I wanted to capture the feel and painting sensibility of that period as I worked. The client has...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 17, 2014 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
Talent has more to do with our ability to to assimilate and integrate new information into what we already know than any special genetic predisposition. Some are quicker on the uptake. But often these people lose interest in their natural abilities. Those who...
